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Posted by Jack Drum on January 02, 2002 at 19:33:43:

In Reply to: Microwave Maze posted by Jack Drum on December 26, 2001 at 22:02:46:

Here is some more information that Carl has acquired. Thanks Carl.

Mr. Plaskett,
The AFX microwave ablation is usually done with a full sternotomy (our incision is 6-8 inches), we have not yet tried another approach. The thoracotomy (between the ribs) approach could possibly be used, but through experience we have found this to be a much more painful incision then the sternal incision. The great advantage to the AFX microwave ablation is we are able to do it on a beating heart, therefore do not go on cardiopulmonary bypass. I hope this has answered your question, and if you have any more please don't hesitate to ask.

Janine Pinks, RN, BSN
Nurse Manager of Cardiac Surgery
925-275-8253

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